Getting the best from the Vitae Researcher Development Framework12 June 2012

Programme

Getting the best from the Vitae Researcher Development Framework: June 12, 2012

10.00

Registration

tea and coffee available

10.30

Welcome

Chair - Fiona Denney, Co-ordinator, Vitae London hub

10.45

The Vitae Researcher Development Framework in context

Alison Mitchell, Deputy Director, Vitae. Update on Vitae’s approach to supporting use of the Framework, including the new network of ‘RDF champions’

11.10

Institutional showcase 1

Invited speakers. Shared examples of how the Framework is being used now to support researcher development Daniela Bultoc (University College London) Developing successful researchers and future leaders Lesley McDonagh (University of Westminster) Research student development: designing an RDF informed programme Kevin Byron (Queen Mary University of London) The RDF in 3D

11.55

Vitae showcase

Jane Sugars, Programme Manager, Vitae. Update on RDF-related resources from Vitae

12.20

Championing the Vitae Researcher Development Framework

Chaired by Alison Mitchell. An open floor discussion on roles for institutional champions for the RDF

12.50

Lunch and networking time

13.45

Institutional showcase 2

Invited speakers. Shared examples of how the Framework is being used now to support researcher development Anna Price (King's College London) Plannng your professional development with the RDF Emily Bannister (University of Manchester) The RDF in the Humanities - the Manchester perspective

14.15

Practical workshop groups

Topics, based on themes arising at last year’s London Hub RDF event. Includes time for groups to feed back to all participants. a. How to maximise accessibility of the RDF to PIs and supervisors b. Not just a bolt-on: presenting the RDF as a tool to support a whole research career c. The challenge of engaging senior management with the RDF

16.15

Networking time (close of formal meeting) tea and coffee available until 17.00